When an adult is accused of sexually abusing a child, the public call for punishment is usually swift. But when a child sexually abuses another child, the response isn't so straightforward. Now, Maryland is considering tough new measures against juvenile sex offenders. We hear from a parent activist and explore the latest research on rehabilitation for young offenders.
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Juvenile Sex Offenders: Laws and Treatment Options
Listen Thursday, Mar. 22, 2007 at 12:06 p.m. in SocietyGuests
Michele Hunter
Parent and advocate of MD juvenile sex offender legislation
Dr. John Hunter
Research associate professor, Department of Psychology, University of Virginia
Delmas Wood
Area Director for Montgomery, Howard, Frederick and Carroll Counties, Maryland Department of Juvenile Services
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